Crabby Shrimp-Stuffed Garlic Bread Bombs

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of crusty Italian bread
• 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep Filling:
   Chop shrimp into ½” pieces. Mix with cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

2. Hollow Bread:
   Slice bread lengthwise with bread knife. Scoop out center (save for croutons!).

3. Stuff & Bake:

   • Pack filling into bread halves.

   • Brush outsides with melted butter.

   • Wrap tightly in foil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 mins.

   • Unwrap; bake 5 mins until golden.

4. Serve:
   Slice into “bombs.” Dip in garlic aioli!